Our offer to you over 21
When you get to 21 the type of support you get from us may change as we look to support you less intensively, so you can continue to develop those independent skills, managing day-to-day life and continue to meet your life goals. The post 21 support is more likely to be a general advice and guidance service and you will be offered an updated pathway plan.
However, we always want to make sure you feel ready to do things more independently and we would be led by you as to when is the right time to see less of us. This would never happen without conversations with you about what you need. When you do move over to less intensive support, you will still get support from the leaving care service if you want it, but this may not be your previous-named worker. We will keep in touch at regular intervals and send you newsletters to make sure you know what is on offer for you.
Equally if you’ve previously had support, but not currently seeing or speaking to your leaving care worker at any time up to your 25th birthday you can get in touch for any guidance and support, we will always be there, so please reach out.
If you are still in education
If you are in higher education such as university or on a care leavers apprenticeship you will remain with your named leaving care worker until you finish, but we will talk to you about whether you want us to stay in touch quite as much.
Don't forget...
- you can access your new homes grant up to the age of 25
- all our district councils offer council tax relief to care leavers up to the age of 25
- all districts offer free access to leisure facilities
- our partners in the NHS have agreed that all care leavers from Lincolnshire can access free prescriptions up to 25
- you can change your mind about how much contact you get from us at any point
- we are always here if you need us, don’t be afraid to get in touch